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Go to the roots, not to the fruits. I’m your host, Stef Bastiàn, tattooer with over twenty years of experience, traveler, painter, coach. Join me to improve your artistic, personal and professional journey through the stories and insights of inspiring guests, within and outside the tattoo world. Learn more about my different projects and classes at https://www.stefbastian.com/
Episodes
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
I could introduce Dana Brunson mentioning all his accomplishments and all the majorly influential artists he crossed path with in his 50 years tattooing, Huck Spaulding, Paul Rogers, Cliff Raven, Don Nolan, Crazy Eddie… but we won’t do that.
The aspect that I feel best describes Dana is his wonderful heart and genuine love for tattooing and the people he meets along the way.
The wisdom that comes from a lifetime of dedicated appreciation is priceless and I am extremely grateful for hearing these words directly from him. They inspire us to not only aim at being better tattooers but better and more connected human beings.
You can find Dana on Instagram
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Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Charlie Cartwright is a living legend.
Crossing paths with some of the most influential American tattoo artists(Bert Grimm and Owen Jensen, to name a few), he’s been tattooing for six decades now.
Together with Jack Rudy and his team of artists, he developed in the 70’s what we call today “fine line”, bringing tattooing from 3-6 needles to just one, mimicking and refining a style that was developing amongst the Hispanic community within the Los Angeles prison system.
Today Charlie is working on the non-profit “Tattoo Heritage Project”, with the goal of establishing a large scale Tattoo History Museum in Long Beach, CA.
To support the project and learn about tattoo history, you can head to tattooheritageproject.org
Find Charlie on instagram
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Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Frank Rosenkilde is a walking piece of Danish tattooing history. From a country with a very rich tradition, Frank has been tattooing for over four decades, crossing paths with some of the most significant tattooers of his time. Tato Ole, Mike Malone, Tato Svend and Henning Jorgensen, to name a few.
His passion, burning today as forty years ago, made him collect memorabilia from all over Scandinavia, to the point that he created the Danish Tattoo Museum with the intention of preserving this craft’s history.
History that, in his words, is important to form a more conscious new generation of tattooers.
Frank is also committed, with the Danish Tattooers Association, in shaping a better industry in his country.
You can find Frank at BEL AIR TATTOO in Copenhagen and on Instagram
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Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tamara is a talented and respected member of the tattoo community. There’s much more than what meets the eye tho.
Artist, Anarchist, Teacher… a spirit that transcends and breaks the boundaries of one specific field. Tamara’s work in the field of social justice highlights the potential that tattooing carries with the concept of trauma-informed care and enriches this world with unique compassion and vision.
Please find these amazingly valuable resources at santibaneztattoo.com
Find Tamara on Instagram at @tamarasantibanez
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
When Kari talks about tattooing, a rare quality strikes you right away. The fresh sparkle in her eyes tells you, better than a thousand words, that her 42 years in the business haven’t diminished her passion. If anything they distilled it into a deep, humble appreciation for what this represents. Personal growth, meaningful friendships, craftsmanship and dedication.
Her personal trajectory crossed with some of the most significant tattooers in history -Ed Hardy, Jack Rudy, Paul Rogers, Horiyoshi II to mention some- and just listening to her recollections is a reward on its own.
I hope that her words will make you feel inspired and humbled as I do.
Stef Bastiàn
You can find Kari at outerlimitstattoo.com
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
C.W. developed a passion for tattooing very early on. His service in the Navy in the 60’s brought him across the world, collecting tattoos in exotic parlors like Pinky Yun’s in Hong Kong.
After getting tattooed by Ed Hardy he got offered the opportunity of learning tattooing and from there he crossed paths with pillars of modern tattooing. Paul Jeffries, Good times Charlie, Jack Rudy, Jerry Swallow to name some.
Since 1980 he has been promoting the history of tattooing through research and education, founding The Tattoo Archive and, together with Alan Govenar, D.E. Hardy and Henk Schiffmacher, the non profit “Paul Rogers Tattoo Research Center”.
Find and support his work on Instagram and at tattooarchive.com
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Alex Binnie needs no introduction. Founder of the legendary Into You in London and unanimously considered one of the most influential artists for more than one generation of tattooers, Alex shares his invaluable take on art, the creative process and the unique relationship between artist and client.
Find Alex on Instagram
@abinniepaperandskin @1770tattoo
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Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
40 years tattooing and going strong.
That’s the word that I think can describe Deb best, Strong.
She’s well known in the community for her kindness, authenticity and genuine love for tattooing. That type of old school lifelong love, matured in times when you often had to swallow your pride to belong to this world, especially as a woman. Beside that, Deb’s path hasn’t been an easy one. The obstacles she faced would have been enough to sink the toughest of us but not her.
In this interview she stoically shines a light into the darkness of her abuse and sets an example for that type of courage that sometimes, only a woman can have. The courage to keep your heart open despite all.
Find Deb on Instagram and at Eagle River Tattoo
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Thanks for listening 😊
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Tony has been tattooing for over 50 years, longer than many of us have been alive. Just for that he deserves huge respect.
A tattoo godfather in Australia, he’s well known in the community worldwide, crossing paths over his long career with institutions of this craft such as Lyle Tuttle, Cliff Raven, George Bone, Lal Hardy, Doc Price, Terry Wrigley and the list goes on and on.
Listening to him recollecting the magic of other times with a passion that hasn’t changed a bit in over half century is an absolute gift.
I hope you’ll enjoy this short but precious talk as I did, in the words of old timers we find tattooing in its purest form.
Follow Tony on Instagram
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Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
I have a lot in common with Jason, most of all a restless spirit that brought us both to travel the world for years in search of that ”something” we couldn’t name.
Years down the line Jason is a more mature man and artist with a newly found sense of purpose. With this interview I wanted to get you to see what I see in him, that special sensitivity that sets him apart, a sensitivity that finds expression in his art and his words.
I feel lucky for having him opening up for us and sharing some personal struggles and insights that go way beyond tattooing. Insights that perhaps can help us reflect on how we can live a healthier emotional life and love ourselves a little more.
SPOILER: A few very good book recommendations in the end by the avid reader such as Jason is 👌🏼
Find Jason on Instagram
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